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Ethiopia

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:40:54 GMT
Abiy Admits Eritrean Troops Were in Tigray
[DW] It's the first time that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed confirmed Eritrean forces were present during the conflict in Tigray. He also admitted that rape and other atrocities were committed during the fighting.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:12:44 GMT
U.S. Delegation, Top Ethiopian Officials Discuss Tigray Conflict
[VOA] A U.S. delegation has met with top officials in Addis Ababa to convey President Joe Biden's "grave concerns" about the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:49:57 GMT
GERD - Sudan's Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Calls On Ethiopia to Accept AU-UN-EU-U.S. Mediation
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Yasir Abbas, has called on Ethiopia to accept the Quartet Mediation of the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union, and the USA, to reach a just and legal a...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:22 GMT
Gambella National Park - a Paradise for Wild Lives
[Ethiopian Herald] COMPILED BY STAFF REPORTER

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:20 GMT
Practical Efforts in Safeguarding Dwindling Forest Coverage
[Ethiopian Herald] Forests have had an important effect on the existence of mankind over the earth's surface. They have deeply affected the spiritual and religious life of the tribes living within them or nearby.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:20 GMT
Empowering Through Education - UK-Funded Chevening Scholarships Opening Doors for Women
[Ethiopian Herald] International Women's Day was observed on March 8 under the theme "Choose to Challenge". That theme resonates well with the UK government's ambition to champion gender equality across the world. We are primarily doing so by equippi...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:17 GMT
36 Civic Organizations to Observe General Elections
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) announced that 36 local civic organizations were selected out of 111 applicants to observe the upcoming sixth general elections.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:12 GMT
The Abundant but Untapped Livestock Resources
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has abundant livestock resources and yet its contribution to the Growth Domestic Production is insignificant. Among the various factors responsible for this are the low fertility rates of local animals due to genetic makeu...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:46:28 GMT
Statement On Gender-Based Violence in Tigray Region of Ethiopia
[Unicef] "Amid a worsening humanitarian situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, reports of indiscriminate and targeted attacks against civilians, including rape and other horrific forms of sexual violence, continue to surface. This must stop.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:47:15 GMT
Ethiopia Well Poised Under 10-Year National Development Plan - PM Abiy
[ENA] Addis Ababa /ENA -- Ethiopia's aspiration for inclusive prosperity is well poised under the 10-year national development plan that depicted remarkable results through the Homegrown Economic Reform, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:45:06 GMT
AU-Led Dialogue On GERD Will Resume Soon - Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia expressed its conviction that the AU-led dialogue over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will commence soon under the leadership of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:38:00 GMT
Ethiopia, Korea Sign U.S.$32 Million Grant Agreement
[ENA] Ethiopia and South Korea have today inked a 32 million USD grant agreement that will help Ethiopia to achieve the development endeavors on the basis of the Ten Years Prospective Plan and SDGs.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:36:08 GMT
To Avoid Water Conflicts in Africa, Stop Playing the Colonial Card!
[DW] African countries need to stop using colonial-era treaties to hoard water resources. Instead, states need to focus on sustainable water management to mitigate the impacts of climate change, says DW's Harrison Mwilima.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:56:25 GMT
Remaining Five Defendants in Jawar Mohammed's File Plead Not Guilty
[Addis Standard] The Federal High Court, Lideta Branch, First Constitutional and Anti-Terrorism Bench held the plea hearing of the remaining five defendants in Jawar Mohammed's file who are charged in violation of Article 240 of the 1996 Penal Code, ...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:53:46 GMT
Unknown Number of People Killed in Ongoing Violence in Oromia, Amhara As Warring Factions Trade Blame
[Addis Standard] Reports of an ongoing conflict between Amhara residents backed by Amhara Special Forces (Liyu Hail), a claim by Oromo witnesses and Oromo residents of both Oromia Special Zone and North Shewa Zone in Amhara Regional State flooded soc...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:28:38 GMT
Dev't Bank of Ethiopia Allocates Over 8 Billion Birr to Support Msmes
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) disclosed that it has allocated 8.6 billion Birr to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:28:38 GMT
Nation Striving to Achieve Water, Sanitation Access for All By 2030
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is striving to achieve accessibility of safely managed drinking water and sanitation to all by 2030, according to Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:28:35 GMT
PM Abiy Says Africa Will Overtime Be a Vital Linchpin to Global Economy
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- There is no doubt that Africa will overtime be a vital linchpin to the global economy, however, it must do well in digital transformation, climate-smart economy and institutional framework, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:10:08 GMT
Oromia Police Arrest OLF's PR Bureau Head, His Driver. Both Didn't Appear in Court
[Addis Standard] In a statement released on its official facebook page, Oromo Liberation Front, has announced that Batte Urgessa, and his driver Wondosen Abdulkadir were arrested by Burayu police, Oromia Regional State. Batte was arrested while visit...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:22 GMT
Covid-19 - Still Unbeaten Global Challenge
[Ethiopian Herald] The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented social, economic and political challenges worldwide. As part of the globe, Africa is also impacted hugely by the pandemic; and it is facing huge complication in its health and e...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:22 GMT
Hfhe Project Assists Destitute People Livelihood
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) has handed over completed houses and WASH facilities to vulnerable families in Addis Ababa yesterday which worth of a half million USD.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:21 GMT
Premier Calls On Africans to Step Up Digital Economy Efforts
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA-- All African countries have to work on enhancing digital economy in a bid to reinforce regional integration, said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ph.D).

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:21 GMT
Mofa Says U.S. Delegation Holds Constructive Dialogue
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA: - The U.S. high-level delegation led by Senator Chris Coons held constructive dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:21 GMT
'Environment Protection Requires Endless Commitment,' Assistant Professor Mengistu Wube
[Ethiopian Herald] Assistant Professor Mengistu Wube was fond of natural resources since childhood. He says he has got such a lesson from his family who were residing in rural parts of Ethiopia. As an environmental activist, he had been undertaking v...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:20 GMT
Office to Raise 400mln. Birr for GERD Coffer
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Office of National Council for The Coordination of Public Participation on the Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) announced that it has planned to collect over 400 million Birr within the next t...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:20 GMT
Expert Lauds Media Literacy Programs
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Government's ongoing involvement to strengthen media literacy programs would have a paramount importance to create a society that would have the capacity to filter the widespread fake news from verified information dur...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:35:19 GMT
Keeping the Momentum Over the GERD Ten Years On!
[Ethiopian Herald] It is now ten years since the construction of the GERD has been launched. Through these years the project has undergone several phases, several controversies and equally many diplomatic rows and negotiations, at times hopeful at ot...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:54:50 GMT
Ethiopian Embassy in Algiers Holds Coffee B2B Session
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Embassy in Algeria held today a Business to Business (B2B) virtual session for Ethiopian Coffee exporting companies and Algerian coffee importers, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:28:38 GMT
Addis Ababa to Host 1st Transport Investment Conference
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Transport Investment Conference will be kicked off next Wednesday in Addis Ababa, Minister of Transport disclosed.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:28:37 GMT
Tigray Interim Administration CEO Hold Discussion With Us Ambassador, USAID Director
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Interim Administration of Tigray Regional State CEO, Mulu Nega discussed today with US Ambassador to Ethiopia, Geeta Pasi and USAID Mission Director, Sean Jones on ways to enhance the ongoing humanitarian support in the regio...



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